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… vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration). You may go home the day of surgery or you may stay in the hospital for … be able to return to your normal activities in about 4 weeks, but this can vary widely. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 2 weeks. Then increase your activity level bit by bit. …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? … your family from second-hand smoke and vapour, make your home and car vape and smoke-free. See that no one smokes or … environment. For tips on creating a smoke and vape-free home, please visit Health Canada at …
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… while taking sirolimus. Sirolimus may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 12 weeks after stopping treatment. If you become pregnant, talk … Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… may tell you to stop taking cabozantinib at least 3 or 4 weeks before surgery. This medication may cause wounds to … while using cabozantinib. Cabozantinib may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you … Information last revised February 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… success if you make a long-term plan with your doctor. Your first goal will likely be to improve your health, not to … success if you make a long-term plan with your doctor. Your first goal will likely be to improve your health, not to … each meal. Details about each meal (like eating out or at home, eating alone, or with friends or family). What you do …
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… pharmacist. Before using this product to treat acne for the first time, check if you are allergic to it. To check, put a … Do not scrub the skin. If using the shaving cream, first wet the area to be shaved. Apply a small amount of the … Improvement in acne or rosacea is usually seen after 3 to 4 weeks of use, and maximum benefit after 8 to 12 weeks of …
Medications
… for priming the inhaler if you are using it for the first time or if you have not used it for more than 3 days. … this medication more frequently, or stop using it without first consulting your doctor. Keep track of the number of … Information last revised April 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… Keep your child safe from hazards they might encounter at home or in the community: Quick tips: Helping your child … File #123) How to estimate the size of a burn for a baby or young child Choking hazards Some small objects and … neglect and exposure to violence between adults in the home. Children have a legal right to grow up free from harm …
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… (flu). Symptoms usually start to go away in 2 to 3 weeks and may include: Fatigue. A fever. Headaches. Nausea. … person. A mother who has the virus can pass it to her baby during the birth. If you are pregnant and think you may … having a chronic infection is related to your age when you first become infected. The risk is highest for newborns …
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… dishes, toys, and furniture. The eggs can live 2 to 3 weeks outside the body. When you touch something the child … This starts the cycle over again. Pinworms spread easily in homes, daycare centres, schools, and other places where … The second dose will kill any worms that hatch after the first treatment. Pinworm medicine may not be safe for …